Images: Hussey hustles for game-changing 195

'Scoring a century in an Ashes Test is special'

Mike Hussey showed impeccable timing by producing a magnificent innings of 195 in the first Ashes Test against England on Saturday, transforming Australia's prospects in the match and perhaps saving his Test career.

Hussey's place in the Australia side had been called into question after a poor run of form and, although he rode his luck on Saturday morning, he answered his critics in fine style with his best career innings.

"Just to play in an Ashes Test is a childhood dream but to score a century is something very special that I'll remember for the rest of my life, definitely," said the 35-year-old, who hit 26 fours and one six in his eight hour innings.

Image: Michael Hussey celebrates after scoring a century on SaturdayPhotographs: Reuters